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Lisa Subeck

Lisa Subeck

Dem

State Assembly · House District 79

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Biography

Lisa B. Subeck is a Democratic politician representing Wisconsin's 79th Assembly District, which covers the west side of Madison. She has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly since January 2015, when she was first elected to the seat . Currently, she holds the position of Chair of the Assembly Democratic Caucus and serves as the ranking Democrat on the Health Committee.

Notable achievements include leading on reproductive rights , expanding BadgerCare for affordable health care, reducing prescription drug costs via the Less for Rx Act, gun violence prevention , protecting democracy through election integrity bills, and environmental advocacy. She has received awards such as Woman of Excellence from the National Foundation of Women Legislators and Conservation Champion from the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters.

Prior to the Assembly, Subeck was a political organizer, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin , and Madison City Council member , where she served on committees like Community Services and Equal Opportunities.

Education and Political Experience

  • Early Involvement: Active in Madison local affairs, including the Southwest Neighborhood Plan Committee.
  • *City Council *: Elected in 2011 with 58% of the vote after topping a nonpartisan primary; supported by the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
  • *State Assembly *: Won 2014 Democratic primary ; unopposed in general election and subsequent reelections . Key roles: Health Committee ranking member, Campaigns and Elections Committee; focuses on health care, families, schools, natural resources, equity, and workforce support.

Committees

4 assignments
Energy and Utilities member
Health, Aging and Long-Term Care member
Organization member
Rules member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 79
Born
June 17, 1971 (55 years old)
Mailing
State Capitol Room 113 North, P.O. Box 8953 , 2 E. Main St., Madison, WI 53708